Why is my older dog urinating indoors?

Why is my older dog urinating indoors?

As your teddy bear dog becomes older, it may begin to use the toilet inside regardless of training, leaving you frustrated and unable to comprehend why.

There are a few questions you need to ask yourself:

Have you already toilet trained your teddy bear dog?

Has it been successful for at least six months at waiting patiently for you to let it outside to do its business?

Have you checked with your vet whether he or she is not suffering from urinary incontinence, Cushing’s Disease or is suffering from a bladder infection or other infection?

This innocent looking dog doesn’t know it did anything wrong, but it peed inside again.

If you have ticked off this list you may want to look at your dog’s behaviour from a social perspective.

The majority of your dog’s DNA comes from a wolf and most of its brain is still wired to think the way a wild animal would. Imagine Fido here as a wolf in teddy bear clothing, and then think about the pack structure of wolves. They have one leader and understandably, most humans are not usually very efficient pack leaders unless they have been trained to be one. .

Let’s talk about how new members of the pack find their dens. When a wild wolf puppy gets lost and is seeking their pack, they follow their nose to make it home. The adult wolves make sure that that will happen by scent-marking everything, and that means urine for a strong scent that is obviously home.

Now that you know how wolves in the wild make sure that their young make it home combine that with the knowledge that you are not seen as the pack leader. Your dog sees itself as in charge of you so when you leave the house your dog wants to make sure that you are able to make it back home safely. It does what it would do in nature for any puppy in its pack and makes a mess everywhere to let you know where you need to be.

When you arrive home, your dog finds you angry and stressed out because of the urine but it does not correlate the two! It thinks you may have been upset because you were lost in the wild, not because your carpet is completely ruined. Your dog thinks it has protected you.

While that is sweet, it is not good for your carpet cleaning bill each month. To change this behavior and help your dog to understand that you are the leader you will need to start to think like a dog. This may sound like a challenge, but there are professionals who will take you through every dog behavior and lay out how to react to it.

What is a Teddy Bear Puppy?

Teddy Bear Puppies - What Exactly Are they?

If you have always wanted a small but snuggly pet that is also sweet tempered and very smart, a teddy bear puppy might just be the perfect fit for you. Also known as Zuchon or Shichon (a combination of Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu dog breeds), teddy bear puppies are quickly becoming one of the most popular designer cross-breeds in the entire country. But what exactly are teddy-bear puppies? Keep reading to find out.

What are Teddy-Bear Puppies?

These are a relatively new type of dog and have been around since the late 1990’s. The term “Teddy Bear” is most commonly used in descriptions of a cross-breed between a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise. However, it has also been used to describe different hybrids between breeds like: Schnauzers, Shih Tzu, Cocker Spaniels, Toy Poodles, Bichon Frise, Daschunds and Yorkshire Terriers. The Zuchon, Tzu Frise or Shichon has gained the name "Teddy Bear" because of its general resemblance to a stuffed teddy bear, its fluffy coat, small size, large eyes and delicate features. Teddy-bear puppies are extremely loyal pets and really love physical contact. For this reason, it is not unusual for your teddy bear puppy to take a mid-day nap at your feet or on your lap. What’s more they don’t typically bark unless when someone new enters the house for the first time or when they feel there is danger around the house. Additionally, they are soft and cuddly, but they don’t shed much or in most cases, at all. They are also bred not to produce too much dander, a very common allergen. Therefore, most teddy-bear puppies are hypo-allergenic making them ideal for anyone with allergies.

Coat and Colors

The Shih Tzu’s coat is long, thick, floating and doesn't shed while the Bichon Frise’s coat is curly, non-shedding and tight. On the other hand, teddy-bear puppies can be a mixture of different colors including black, many different shades of brown and white. However, the bichon frise is always white but the Shih Tzu may be in any color.

Temperament

The Bichon frise is playful, and curious, puppy while the Shih Tzu is charming, outgoing, playful and affectionate. They usually get along very well with other pets (especially other dogs) and are very good with small children and adults too. Most of all, they are not usually one-person puppies, so you can rest assured that your teddy bear puppy will probably adore you and your partner or children equally. Their mild temperament therefore makes them the best companion for just about anyone.

Size

Teddy puppies are generally small but at maturity, the Shih Tzu stands between 8 and 11 inches tall at the shoulder, weighing between 9 and 16 pounds. The bichon frise on the other hand is similarly sized but ranging from 9-12 inches in height. As a matter of fact, no matter which parent your teddy bear puppy particularly takes after, he or she will range from 8 to 12 inches in height when fully grown.

Conclusion

Now that you know exactly what teddy bear puppies are, finding the right teddy bear should be easy. This is because there are thousands of teddy-bear puppies for sale (especially online). Have a good look around this website to learn all there is to know about teddy bear puppies!

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